Biosafety Manager

Position Summary:
The Biosafety Manager is responsible for overseeing the development and management of the Biosafety Programs and the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) at Boston Children’s Hospital (BCH) to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations. The role involves supervising a team of biosafety professionals, providing technical knowledge, and collaborating with various departments to assess and mitigate biological hazards and risks within the organization

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and lead a team of biosafety professionals, providing guidance, technical support, and mentoring.
• Develop and implement the Biosafety Programs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Manage the IBC review process, including protocol reviews, committee meetings, and compliance with the NIH Guidelines.
• Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of the biosafety program through inspections, incidents, and near-misses.
• Conduct biosafety audits and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential safety hazards or non-compliance.
• Develops, implements, and manages training programs.
• Develop a long-range plan to support the biosafety strategy, considering long-term goals and continuous improvement.
• Identify emerging regulations or new requirements affecting biological materials.
• Research periodicals, internet sites, and government publications to keep abreast of federal, state, and local developments and compliance efforts related to research. Develops communication tools to share this information effectively across the community.
• Supports the efforts of Research Lab Support, Animal Protocol Support and Assurance, Research Facilities, Animal Care and Use Committee, The Lab Representatives Group, and Radiation Safety.
• Provides support for Research Repository Protection programs. Develops plans with laboratories for the protection of research repositories. Works with labs to develop disaster recovery procedures and strategies

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• A Bachelor’s degree is required in Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, or a closely related field.

Experience:

• 5 years of work experience is required including advanced knowledge of biosafety regulations, industry standards, and best practices.

Certification:

• Certified Biosafety Professional (CBSP) or equivalent certification is highly desirable.